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Clarity, risk, and the decisions that shape the future of your business.
21 May

May Event
May’s Victorian Leaders event is all about clarity, risk, and the decisions that shape the future of your business.
We’re joined by Andrew Ellem & Brett Havlin (Prime Financial Group) to unpack the 2026 Budget and what it really means for tax planning and investment strategy.
Then Hayden McMaster(Synapse IT Consultants) takes us inside a real cyber incident — where risk builds quietly, choices matter, and leadership determines the outcome long before anything hits the news. Read More…

Advisory Board New Line-up
29 Apr

April 8 2026
Victoria Leaders kicked off its 2026 Advisory Board today with a clear ambition: to position Leaders as the ultimate training sandpit for executives stepping into bigger roles, and the premier succession hub for businesses driving growth and innovation.
A dynamic group, a shared mission, and a big year ahead for shaping Victoria’s leadership pipeline. Scott Thomson Warren Otter Vicki Massey Steve Gerlach CF APMP Sally Davey GAICD If you’re an executive preparing for your next chapter — or a business thinking seriously about succession — now is the time to get involved. Read More…

Shared Impact: The New Advantage
29 Apr

April 16 2026

How do they do it? Our April Victorian Leaders event delivered big thinking, sharp insights, and a few surprises.
Jeff Bergmann, CLP from Solubility unpacked the world of trademark breaches, obligations, and the practical steps to safeguard your IP —
Steven Browning from The Strategy Institute delivered a powerful call to action for businesses to invest time in NFP alignment — not just for social impact, but for bottom‑line performance and deeper staff engagement.
A huge shout‑out to Melanie Grøndahl and the team at Work Club Global for hosting us in such stunning new digs and making the whole event run seamlessly.
Members: log in to access Steve’s generous offer creating shared impact pilot program and all event resources.
Contact Sally@Vicleaders.com.au for full presentation Read More…

The Future of Small Business: Future Dynamic Functional Structures (FDFS)
18 Mar

Ben Watts, CEO - wattasnext Group

"It’s time to blow up the old structure, stop fighting hybrid working and embrace the model that will define the next decade: I call this the Future Dynamic Functional Structures (FDFS)" Read More…